Joanne had worked in retail for many years, but when the pandemic struck and affected her working hours she had to rethink her career options. She joined the Level 2 Beauty course last year and hasn’t looked back ever since.
Here, she explains how she’s turned a challenging situation into a positive opportunity.
“During the lockdown my hours were drastically cut, so as a single parent I had to look at my options. I started the Level 2 Beauty Therapy course at Rotherham College as I had always been interested in beauty, but I had never got round to training as a Beauty Therapist; I’m 35-years-old and I thought ‘it’s now or never’.
Joanne Redfearne Level 2 in Beauty Therapy“It’s been brilliant working with other people, I’ve made some really great friends at College and I’m really happy with the course.”
“Going back into a learning environment has been a lot easier than I thought it would be. The online classes have been a bit challenging but the tutors have been brilliant; they’re really supportive and you can always go to them if you have any problems.
“I’ve loved learning about the beauty industry and gaining the skills in a range of treatments. I’m thinking about studying Level 3 Beauty, and ultimately, my hopes for the future are to work in a salon.
“It’s been brilliant working with other people, I’ve made some really great friends at College and I’m really happy with the course.”
